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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.72, 1,361.16 and 754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.72, 1,361.16 and 754.28 is: 1,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.72 : 1,361.16 = 754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.72/1,361.16 = 754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.72x = 1,361.16 × 754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.72x = 1,026,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,695.76/908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.83

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